Bath

Group run

"We're not bonkers to hang up toast!"

7 GoodGymers made their way 9.6km to help the Dry Arch growers in Bath.

  • Bristol runner
  • Richard Breakspear
  • Islington runner
  • Emma H
  • Dan Tinkler
  • Rosalind
  • Katy
 
Saturday, 19th of January 2019
 
Led by Emma H

What a fun day of gardening, singing, and hanging pieces of toast on trees !

A very special welcome to new GoodGym runners Katy and Rozzi! It was also lovely to have Matt and Richard over from GoodGym Bristol :)

After a chilly run along the canal we arrived at the orchard and were put straight to work assembling a marquee and laying down a path so that guests at the Wassail could stay dry and safe. With half an hour to spare before lunch we were able to help chop up lots of branches from some elder trees - a task which would usually take a whole day - while our host, Keith, entertained us with myths about elder trees and witches!

A short jog over the canal took us to our well-deserved pub lunch.

We spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying all of the weird and wonderful traditions of the Wassail. Hopefully all our efforts banging saucepans, singing, and hanging up bread will pay off and there will be a bountiful harvest of apples this year!

Report written by Emma H


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